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Back in 2015, I just used the express emirates post. Nothing special.

I stand corrected on this one. 5 points is only acquired if the education is taken within a minimum of 2 years of study, full time. Oh and by the way, 60-65 points as of this time isn't enough to be invited after an EOI. From Jan of 2018 and based from the trend, only 75 pointers and above are being invited probably due to backlogs. 189 is priority 4 and 190 is priority 3 meaning as of this time, 190 is being processed faster.

Don't get me wrong or anything but a legit employer knows these processes and would not proceed with an application if they are aware that one is not registered with AHPRA. Not only with RN's but to all medical practitioner for that matter. Of course they will be denied. I'm sorry but please make sure that your potential employer is reliable and goes by the Australian Standards with regards to healthcare. It is only AHPRA who can recommend such program and not any other entities. With regards to skills assessment, one can't be assessed by ANMAC if one is not registered with AHPRA. What are you worried about exactly?

How do you have an employer without registration?

It's really up to you and what extra covers you might need. If you are on a tourist visa, and thinking on only staying in Australia for the BP initially, then I think it's best to go for the monthly coverage or 3 months overtime you enter Australia. If you are however, planning to re-enter as soon as you exit for the whole year, then by all means, take the 1 year. The insurance policies can be changed anytime so you could actually purchase it weekly, fortnightly, month by month or on a yearly basis then call or visit a kiosk and have it ceased. There is no lock in contract (or at least, nothing I know of) with insurances. You can change different insurance companies if you wish to so as to comply with the DIBP requirements. For the companies, I'd google. :)

Make sure you are updated with your chosen school's bridging program as some will start the 6 month bp from January of 2018. Yes, you can bring your whole family with you on a 457 with the same rights as you will have. Visa depends on how long its written in your contract. You can apply anytime for a 189 as it is an independent pr. You will have a bridging visa issued and will take in effect if and when your 457 expires.

This decision is greatly based on your preference. There are however, factors to consider during these phases. I've been reading long enough on multiple forums and have formulated a plan of my own. Let me share this with you. I did my BP last Sept -Nov 2016. During this time, I was testing the Australian waters for job opportunities based on my skillset. And boy, was I surprised. I got several calls on my 3rd week of BP and they basically just setup you up for an interview and thats pretty much it. Now it's up to you to choose. This is the employer sponsored or 457 visa path. The downside to this is you can't choose which state or city you go to (for work). This again is something to consider if you have enough experience on a certain field as job hunting from an entry level can be really tough. There are of course hospitals and aged care facilities who continuous to sponsor nurses from the rural and deep ends of Australia. Now there are also people who always go for the PR 189 or 190 scheme which is a permanent visa, lets you stay and work anywhere in Australia and of course allows you to stay as long as you want. Now this was the initial choice I had in mind. (Mainly because I want to stay and work in WA). A friend of mine who I had the BP with went for the PR 189 and got his in April 2017. This was 4 months after getting the registration. He had 70 points in the EOI. Another friend of mine has been waiting for a year, also had 70 points during the EOI with 10 years exp. The point is, every case is different. You can't really predict the immi's decision. I opted to go for the 457 route. I was sponsored by a hospital in QLD. Then after getting here, I filed for PR. This way, I'm working and at the same time waiting for the grant. You get to have a bridging visa once you filed and can use it when you're 457 lapses. Good luck! I hope this answered a few of your queries.

Were you able to get a hold of IHNA? I heard they're starting the 6 months bp, I'm just not sure when.

Well, if you're looking at the AGOS-40, under SECTION G: WORK HISTORY. The attachments they require are: • a Statement of Service from all of your employers from the past five years, and • a signed and dated curriculum vitae that describes your full practice history and any training undertaken. I don't remember attaching one to my application. References are mainly for ANMAC assessment later on.

Well pretty much anything as long as it is a certified true copy. Unfortunately, a document coming from DFA-PH is not a certified true copy. It may seem that it is because it has been verified, but it's not. You basically have to gather all your docs once again and have it certified as true copy. I'm not sure how it is there in KSA, but over in the UAE, it can be done through the Philippine Embassy or Australian consulate. It's quite costly too as it is certified per document and per page. I suggest you have it done in the Philippines if you have time to spare.

- Vaccination records need not to be notarized. It will be checked by IHNA's nurse practitioner on the very first day of class. - The Australian police clearance (AFP) can be applied anywhere. I applied mines when I was in the UAE prior to the bridging program. It takes time so better secure it ahead of time. - Working with children check (WWCC) need not to be applied as of the moment. This will depend on where you are to be clinically placed. Each state has their own WWCC and some state don't accept WWCC's of other state. I.e IHNA Perth actually offer you to apply during the first day of class. It costs A$15. This is for WA only. I found out later on that I will be clinically placed in QLD. So I had to apply for another WWCC for QLD. Good thing it was for free.

No offense, but I really don't understand what you're trying to say. :| IHNA is still functional as of this very moment. For further information, don't rely on forums, threads, people or even me for that matter. Call them, clarify. Check AHPRA if IHNA is still an approved NMBA study.

It actually depends on you as well. You will have requirements to be fulfilled and sent back to IHNA prior to them sending your course completion to AHPRA. It also depends on where you are clinically placed. After completing the clinicals, you will have to submit all the requirements by IHNA through mail. This is of course when your campus is in Perth and you are placed somewhere in QLD. And this takes time 1-2 days if you have it as priority mail. Another option is if you deliver the documents personally back to the campus if your planning to go back. This is an easier and faster way to hand them the documents for faster checking. Let me share you my timeline to have a little bit of picture on this process. September 15 - October 14 - Theory class IHNA, Perth October 17 - October 21 - Aged Care, Perth October 21 - Flight to Brisbane - Bundaberg for Clinical placement October 24 - November 18 - Acute clinical, QLD (November 15 - Submitted reregistration to AHPRA. Yes you can submit your documents 2 -3 weeks prior to course completion. This way, AHPRA will just have to wait for the graduate list from the school. The CO will send you an email saying that you are missing a document which is the graduate list mentioned above.) November 19 - Flew back to Perth November 21 - Documents Submitted to IHNA for checking November 30 - IHNA submits the graduate list to AHPRA for registration. December 3 - Registered with AHPRA. Hope this helps. Goodluck! Regards to Jean if you're going to IHNA perth! :)

Oh I forgot to mention, if what you were just asking about being a registered nurse in Australia, then just stop at number 6 mentioned above. When your name appears on the AHPRA website, this simply means that you are an active registered nurse in Australia. Meaning you can practice your profession.

I suggest you read through this thread and the website too to understand fully the requirements and its "Step by step" process. The "new immigration" rules does not apply directly to nurses as well. Here's a brief process. 1. IELTS 2. Apply for registration thru AHPRA 3. Registration refusal - Referral to BP 4. Do BP with an NMBA approved bridging program of study 5. Reapply registration thru AHPRA again this time attaching your course completion 6. Your name appears on the AHPRA website. 7. Apply ANMAC modified skills assessment 8. Wait for Letter of determination (LOD) from ANMAC 9. Once LOD is issued, lodge Expression of interest (EOI) thru DIBP 10. Get invited to lodge PR 11. Apply PR 189 or 190 whatever you prefer as RN's is still on the SOL or the new MLTSSL. 12. Wait 13. Permanent resident :)